Nine people have been confirmed dead, while four sustained severe injuries as Fulani settlers and villagers engaged in dangerous fight went on Friday in Jigawa State.
The incident has been confirmed by the jigawa State Police Command on Saturday in Dutse, capital of Jigawa State.
It was gathered that some Fulani allegedly broke into a shop owned by a local in Gululu village in Miga Local Government Council and made away with hibiscus along other items.
The villagers later mobilized themselves and traced the suspects’ tracks to a Fulani settlement in Yankunama village, in Jahun Local Government Area, but met resistance from the Fulani settlers.
In the course of brow, Fulani confronted them with bows, arrows and other dangerous weapons to killing of nine persons on the spot, while four villagers were severely injured.
“The situation escalated when the villagers mobilized and set Fulani houses ablaze at various locations within Miga and Jahun LGAs,” said DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the Police Public Relations Officer for Jigawa State.
Police units from both Miga and Jahun Divisions were deployed to the area to quell the violence.
“Upon receipt of the report, our officers rushed to the scene. Unfortunately, nine bodies were recovered.
“The corpses were taken to hospitals in Jahun and Miga, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel,” DSP Adam said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, visited the affected areas, accompanied by senior officers, including the Area Commander of Dutse and the Assistant Commissioner of Police for Operations.
Local government chairmen, district heads, and Miyetti Allah representatives met to discuss strategies to prevent further violence.
“Our focus now is on maintaining law and order. We are working closely with community leaders to avoid reprisal attacks and ensure the safety of all residents,” CP Abdullahi said during the meeting.
In response to the unrest, security patrols have been increased across the affected regions to prevent any further disruptions.
“We have restored calm and continue to investigate the incident thoroughly to ensure those responsible face justice;”
